Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1870-71 National Bank Note Co. Issue, H and I Grills (Scott 135-144, 134A-139A)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
146
24c Purple, H. Grill (142). Bright shade, clearly-defined grill points (a rarity on this denomination), well-balanced margins, bold strike of crossroads cancelEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE 1870 24-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY GRILLED ISSUE.
The 24c National Bank Note Co. Grilled Issue is not known unused. Brookman estimates that only 2,000 were issued.
With 2007 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90; SMQ $14,200.00). This is the highest grade awarded and only one other shares it.
7,500
10,000